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‘Schools prepare us for exams, not adulthood’: Singaporeans share what they wish they had learned
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aiah Bathan , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 27, 2026
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The Singaporean felt that schools place too much importance on grades and exam results. They said students also need to know how to deal with the realities of adult life.
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Key points They said students also need to know how to deal with the realities of adult life. The Singaporean felt that schools place too much importance on grades and exam results.
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